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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.08, 401.97 and 130.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.08, 401.97 and 130.83 is: 196.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.08 : 401.97 = 130.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.08/401.97 = 130.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.08x = 401.97 × 130.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.08x = 52,589.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,589.74/268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.17

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